Medical Assistant, Orthopedics Clinic, 40 Hour, Days

Medical Assistant II

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Medical Assistant II (MA II) provides clinical care and performs clerical duties to support office / clinic functions. Will receive workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in the care of patients.

Major Responsibilities :

• Escorts patients to examination rooms, take and record vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc. Collects and documents patient health status, history, and documents and monitors patient progress following standard procedures.
• Performs EKG's, phlebotomy, Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic / office standards.
• May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office / clinic, within scope of practice.
• Assists in performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures.
• Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate.

Position Qualifications :

License / Certification / Education :

Required :

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions :

Position requires work indoors in a patient care office or clinic environment. Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations. Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds. Work is of medium demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.